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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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